Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Despite another West Coast Conference whistle-fest, Gonzaga overpowers San Francisco behind dominant second-half play from Graham Ike and Khalif Battle. The Zags travel well. Despite the 1,042 miles separating Spokane from Las Vegas, the Orleans Arena was packed with loyal Gonzaga fans last night, eager for the WCC Tournament’s semifinal … [Read more...] about Gonzaga Grinds Past San Francisco in West Coast Conference Tournament Semifinal: Zags Extend Streak, Set Sights on Saint Mary’s
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Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary’s: Another Chapter in the West Coast Conference Tournament Saga
Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Death, taxes, and Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary’s in the West Coast Conference Tournament Championship. Some things are just inevitable. This rivalry stands among the best in college basketball, with two programs that have clashed in high-stakes matchups for years. No two teams in the country contrast more in style and strategy than Saint Mary’s and … [Read more...] about Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary’s: Another Chapter in the West Coast Conference Tournament Saga
WSU takes down Pacific 73-62, advances to WCC semi-finals
Ashley Davis Astera Tuhina leads WSU into the semis. Another trademark third quarter helped lead the Washington State Cougars past the Pacific Tigers 73-62. WSU outscored Pacific 20-10 in the third frame, taking the lead with 6:18 remaining and never reliquinishing it. Veteran guard Astera Tuhina led the Cougs with a season-high 18 points. Freshman forward Dayana Mendes … [Read more...] about WSU takes down Pacific 73-62, advances to WCC semi-finals
WSU men’s run in WCC tournament ends in quarterfinals, losing to USF 86-75
Kyle Terada-Imagn Images The season likely comes to a close in Las Vegas. The Washington State Cougars season likely came to a close on Sunday night after losing to the San Francisco Dons 86-75 in the WCC quarterfinals. Despite a 26-point performance from Ethan Price, 20 from LeJuan Watts, and a double double from Nate Calmese, it wasn’t enough to keep WSU in the WCC … [Read more...] about WSU men’s run in WCC tournament ends in quarterfinals, losing to USF 86-75
West Coast Conference Tournament: Semifinals Preview, Predictions, Odds
Photo by Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images No. 1 Saint Mary’s Gaels vs. No. 9 Pepperdine Waves at 6 p.m. PT on ESPN. No. 2 Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. No. 3 San Francisco Dons at 8:30 p.m. PT on ESPN2. The Orleans Arena has been the place to be in Las Vegas. After an exciting first three rounds of the West Coast Conference Tournament, Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s now … [Read more...] about West Coast Conference Tournament: Semifinals Preview, Predictions, Odds